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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Lake Jackson, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Houston, TX area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.7K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 19.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,476
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.7K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Lake Jackson, TX

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$264K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$489K

Lake Jackson, TX

The Lone Star State

28K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 28K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMusic City USA
  • โ€ขCountry music capital
  • โ€ขHealthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Lake Jackson, TX vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 50.7%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,758
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$892
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 23.2%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,577
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$365
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 10.3%
Lake Jackson, TX
$861
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$88.67
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 14.4%
Lake Jackson, TX
$531
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$76.49
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 0.7%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,293
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$8.53
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 0.5%
Lake Jackson, TX
$522
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$2.60
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$849
To$1,600
โ†‘ $751
1 Bed
From$978
To$1,680
โ†‘ $702
2 Bed
From$1,069
To$1,840
โ†‘ $771
3 Bed
From$1,448
To$2,350
โ†‘ $902
Lake Jackson, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290โ€“$1,290/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320โ€“$2,230/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,541
Monthly in Lake Jackson, TX
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,412
Difference

Home Values

Lake Jackson
Nashville
$264K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +19.2%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$264K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 85% more expensive than Lake Jackson

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†’ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Lake Jackson, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Nashville, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Lake Jackson, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Lake Jackson
Nashville
61 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
13.7%
Good Air Days
51.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Texas and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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